voy con todo
/boi kon todo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am all in" is translated into Spanish as voy con todo.
voy con todo is used to express total commitment to a project, a bet or a personal endeavor. Depending on the context and desired level of formality, other options include: Estoy a tope (colloquial, meaning to be fully engaged or immersed in an activity), Estoy volcado/a (to portray dedication and giving one's all to a person or situation), Estoy totalmente comprometido/a (formal, used to convey high levels of commitment and responsibility) or Me comprometo al cien por cien (formal, to emphasize 100% dedication).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase voy con todo literally translates to "I go with everything".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Le entro (literally "I enter it") is used to convey active participation or commitment. In both Spain and Latin America, you can use Me apunto to show enthusiasm for embracing a commitment.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase voy con todo, the verb voy is the first-person singular present indicative of ir (to go), which is used here to express an immediate intention or a state of commitment.
Did you know?
- The verb voy comes from the Latin vadere, which meant 'to walk' or 'to go', eventually replacing the original Latin word for 'go' in Spanish.
- In Spain, estoy a tope functions as 'all in' by imagining a gauge or meter that has reached its maximum limit.
- If you use the phrase voy con todo in a gambling context, it sounds much more like a physical movement of pushing your chips into the center of the table. In a literal sense, it describes the physical action of 'going with everything' you have.
Examples in context
- Estoy a tope con esta nueva asignatura.I am all in with this new subject.
- Estoy volcado/a en esta relación y haré todo lo posible para que funcione.I am all in on this relationship and will do everything possible to make it work.
- Estoy totalmente comprometido/a con los objetivos de la empresa.I am fully committed to the company's goals.
- Me comprometo al cien por cien con esta iniciativa social.I am all in, 100%, with this social initiative.
- Le entro a esta idea con toda la energía.I am all in with this idea, full of energy.
- Me apunto a este desafío, daré todo de mí.I am all in for this challenge, I will give it my all.
- Si decidimos abrir el negocio, yo voy con todo.If we decide to open the business, I am all in.
- Si el proyecto es tuyo, yo voy con todo.If the project is yours, I am all in.
- No me importa el riesgo, voy con todo.I don't care about the risk, I am all in.
- En este nuevo negocio, voy con todo.In this new business, I am all in.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a risky business investment.
- ElenaEs un riesgo, pero puede funcionar, Daniel.It's a risk, but it could work, Daniel.
- DanielTienes razón, creo que deberíamos intentarlo.You're right, I think we should try it.
- ElenaEntonces, ¿estás listo? Yo voy con todo.So, are you ready? I am all in.
- DanielPerfecto, yo también estoy listo.Perfect, I am ready too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, todo, voy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
